Sunday, November 8, 2009

Guiness Cheese Spread


Cheese...great beer...what's not to love? The following is my favorite recipe for a fast and easy appetizer that can be made for entertaining guests or noshing at home. Enjoy!

Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 ounces Guinness stout
6 ounces grated sharp Cheddar
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Assorted crackers and crudités

Preparation

In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and sauté until soft, 3minutes. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a food processor and let cool.

Add Guinness, cheeses, caraway and paprika to food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a serving bowl, cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with crackers and crudités.

*photo courtesy of recipeczar
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